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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,905.70, 709,358.55 and 465,129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,905.70, 709,358.55 and 465,129.70 is: 697,694.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,905.70 : 709,358.55 = 465,129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,905.70/709,358.55 = 465,129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,905.70x = 709,358.55 × 465,129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,905.70x = 329,943,729,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,943,729,553.94/472,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,694.55

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